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Multi-Segment Trunk Models Used To Investigate The Crunch Factor In Golf And Their Relationship With Selected Swing And Launch Parameters, Christopher Joyce
Multi-Segment Trunk Models Used To Investigate The Crunch Factor In Golf And Their Relationship With Selected Swing And Launch Parameters, Christopher Joyce
Health Sciences Papers and Journal Articles
The use of multi-segment trunk models to investigate the crunch factor in golf may be warranted. The first aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between the trunk and lower trunk for crunch factor related variables (trunk lateral bending and trunk axial rotation velocity). The second aim was to determine the level of association between crunch factor related variables with swing (clubhead velocity) and launch (launch angle). Thirty five high level amateur male golfers (Mean ± SD: age = 23.8 ± 2.1 years, registered golfing handicap = 5 ± 1.9) without low back pain had kinematic data collected …
An Examination Of The Correlation Amongst Trunk Flexibility, X-Factor And Clubhead Speed In Skilled Golfers, Christopher Joyce
An Examination Of The Correlation Amongst Trunk Flexibility, X-Factor And Clubhead Speed In Skilled Golfers, Christopher Joyce
Health Sciences Papers and Journal Articles
Skilled golfers are reported to be more flexible than lesser able golfers, which may assist in increased x-factor (shoulder – pelvis separation) at the top of the backswing. However, it is unknown if increased flexibility produces faster clubhead speed. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlations amongst trunk flexibility and x-factor, as well as the association between flexibility and clubhead speed in low handicap golfers. Fifteen low handicap male golfers who displayed a modern swing, had their trunk static anatomical end-range of motion (ROM) (flexibility) and driver swing kinematics were measured. Although Pearson correlations revealed trunk extension …